Population figures sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning. Comprehensive Planning collaborates with other local agencies to prepare annual resident population estimates for Clark County and the Cities.

Labor Force figures sourced to The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The BLS defines the labor force as all persons in the civilian noninstitutionalized population ages 16 and older classified as either (a) employed or (b) unemployed

Employment figures sourced to The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The BLS defines employment as the labor force employed or as all persons who, during the reference week (the week including the 12th day of the month), (a) did any work as paid employees, worked in their own business or profession or on their own farm, or worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of their family, or (b) were not working but who had jobs from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, childcare problems, maternity or paternity leave, labor-management dispute, job training, or other family or personal reasons, whether or not they were paid for the time off or were seeking other jobs. Each employed person is counted only once, even if he or she holds more than one job.

Unemployment figures sourced to The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The BLS defines unemployment as the labor force employed or as all persons who, during the reference week (the week including the 12th day of the month) had no employment and were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the 4 week-period ending with the reference week.

Unemployment Rate figures sourced to The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The BLS defines the unemployment rate as the unemployed percent of the civilian labor force.

Number of Occupied Housing Units sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning. Comprehensive Planning collaborates with other local agencies to prepare annual housing unit estimates for Clark County and the Cities.

Persons per Household sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning and Applied Analysis Calculation. Applied Analysis used the Comprehensive Planning estimate of population for each area, and divided it by the corresponding estimate for the number of occupied housing units in that area.

Number of Vacant Housing Units sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning. Comprehensive Planning collaborates with other local agencies to prepare annual housing unit estimates for Clark County and the Cities.

Housing Vacancy Rate sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning and Applied Analysis Calculation. Applied Analysis used the Comprehensive Planning estimate of vacant housing units for each area, and divided it by the corresponding estimate for the number of housing units (the sum of occupied and vacant) in that area.

Jobs Per Household sourced to Clark County Comprehensive Planning, The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics and Applied Analysis Calculation. Applied Analysis used the BLS estimate of employment for each area, and divided it by the corresponding estimate for the Comprehensive Planning estimate of vacant housing units for that area. Note that this reflects the residency of the employee, i.e. a Henderson resident working in unincorporated Clark County would be counted as a job in Henderson.

Median Income sourced to The US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey one year estimates. The ACS defines median income as the household income in the past 12 months. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Average Annual Wage – All Employment sourced to The US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey one year estimates. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Average Annual Wage – Manufacturing sourced to The US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey one year estimates. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Vehicles Available sourced to the US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey one year estimates. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Estimated Vehicles per Household sourced to the US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey (ACS) one year estimate and Applied Analysis calculations. The total number of vehicles reported in the ACS for each area was divided by the corresponding number of households. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) sourced to the US Census Bureau, The American Community Survey one year estimates. Values for the balance of Clark County estimated based on a weighted average.

Number of Elementary Schools sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to calculate the number of elementary schools in each location.

Number of Middle Schools sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to calculate the number of middle schools in each location.

Number of High Schools sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to calculate the number of high schools in each location.

Total Enrollment sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to calculate the total number of students enrolled at schools in each location.

School Index Score sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual school index scores. An average of these scores, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.

Percent Proficient - Math sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.

Percent Proficient - Reading sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual proficiency rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.

Graduation Rates sourced to Nevada School Performance Framework and Applied Analysis Calculations. Applied Analysis used location data to create a list of each area’s schools and their individual graduation rates. An average of these rates, weighted by the enrollment of each school, was calculated for each area.

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Total Nonfarm Employment: The Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey utilizes payroll records and is designed to provide industry information on nonfarm wage and salary employment, average weekly hours and average hourly earnings for the nation, states and metropolitan areas. US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Labor Force: The concepts and definitions underlying LAUS data come from the Current Population Survey (CPS), the household survey that is the official measure of the labor force for the nation. US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unemployment Rate: The concepts and definitions underlying LAUS data come from the Current Population Survey (CPS), the household survey that is the official measure of the labor force for the nation. US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average Annual Wages - Private: Based on survey of covered employment. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average Annual Wages - Manufacturing: Based on survey of covered employment. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Per Capita Personal Income: Per capita personal income is calculated as the personal income of the residents of a given area divided by the resident population of the area. In computing per capita personal income, BEA uses the Census Bureau's annual midyear population estimates. US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Workers Compensation Cost (per $100 in Payroll): Compensation costs based on a weighted statewide average index rate for all occupations. Specific rates will depend on the specific occupations employed. Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.

Payroll Tax: Local and other imposed payroll tax, as reported by individual jurisdictions. ADP.

Corporate Income Tax (Highest Bracket): An income tax is a government levy imposed on individuals or entities that varies with the income or profits of the taxpayer. Details vary widely by jurisdiction. Federation of Tax Administrators.

Individual Income Tax Rate (Highest Bracket): An income tax is a government levy imposed on individuals or entities that varies with the income or profits of the taxpayer. Details vary widely by jurisdiction. Federation of Tax Administrators.

Sales Tax Rate (State Minimum): Sales tax rates vary among districts within local jurisdictions and at the state-level. Tax Foundation.

Cost of Living Index (US=100): The index reflects cost differentials throughout geographical areas in the United States and is based on prices in different categories of consumer expenditures (e.g., housing, utilities, grocery, transportation, health care). The national average index value is 100. Council for Community & Economic Research.